Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Environ & Water Science) by Author "Mazvimavi, Dominic"
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Assessing the effect of the Kars Wetland on flow attenuation in the Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Hans, Damian Trevor (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The Kars has a well-defined channel along the 62 km stretch from its sources in the Bredasdorp Mountains. After entering the Agulhas plain which has a very low gradient, this river changes into a triangular shaped wetland. ... -
Assessment of the contributions of water allocation reforms to achieving equitable access to water by smallholder emerging farmers in the Breede-Gouritz catchment management agency
Mnyaka, Sinazo (University of the Western Cape, 2018)The National Water Act of (1998) of South Africa has a goal of achieving equitable access to water resources, as well as achieving environmental sustainability and efficient use of water. Consequently, water resources ... -
Identification and estimation of ecologically relevant flow indices for non-perennial rivers, South Africa
Schacht, Bernhard Stuart (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The importance of environmental flows and establishing the balance between hydrological response and ecological functioning of rivers has been globally recognised. Methods for determining environmental flows range from ... -
Investigating the effects of nutrients and chlorophyll concentrations on the water quality of the Nuwejaars River, Cape Agulhas, Western Cape
Khungwayo, Agnes Nolitha (University of Western Cape, 2021)The Nuwejaars River flows into the largest natural freshwater lake in South Africa, Soetendalsvlei, which relies on and interacts with the Nuwejaars River. Therefore, the water quality of the Nuwejaars River plays a role ... -
The use of remote sensing data for assessing water quality in wetlands within the Limpopo River Basin
Dzurume, Tatenda (University of the Western Cape, 2021)Wetlands are unique ecosystems that are acknowledged among the world’s most productive and valuable ecosystems. They are recognized as being essential to sustainable development and human welfare due to their unique ... -
The water footprint of selected crops within the Olifants/Doorn Catchment, South Africa
Manamathela, Sibongile Amelia (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Rapidly increasing global population is adding more pressure to the agricultural sector to produce more food to meet growing demands. However the sector is already faced with a challenge to reduce freshwater utilisation ...